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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.76, 488.15 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.76, 488.15 and 196.40 is: 271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.76 : 488.15 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.76/488.15 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.76x = 488.15 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.76x = 95,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,872.66/353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.01

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