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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.72, 488.10 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.72, 488.10 and 196.36 is: 270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.72 : 488.10 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.72/488.10 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.72x = 488.10 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.72x = 95,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,843.32/353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.96

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