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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.76, 488.16 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.76, 488.16 and 196.35 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.76 : 488.16 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.76/488.16 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.76x = 488.16 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.76x = 95,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,850.22/353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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