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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.67, 488.03 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.67, 488.03 and 196.31 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.67 : 488.03 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.67/488.03 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.67x = 488.03 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.67x = 95,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,801.75/353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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