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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.69, 488.08 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.69, 488.08 and 196.33 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.69 : 488.08 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.69/488.08 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.69x = 488.08 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.69x = 95,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,824.75/353.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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