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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.87, 488.33 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.87, 488.33 and 196.50 is: 271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.87 : 488.33 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.87/488.33 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.87x = 488.33 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.87x = 95,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,957.34/353.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.17

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