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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.71, 488.09 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.71, 488.09 and 196.32 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.71 : 488.09 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.71/488.09 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.71x = 488.09 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.71x = 95,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,821.83/353.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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