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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 488.14 and 196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 488.14 and 196.37 is: 271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 488.14 = 196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/488.14 = 196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 488.14 × 196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 95,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,856.78/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.01

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