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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.91, 488.37 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.91, 488.37 and 196.56 is: 271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.91 : 488.37 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.91/488.37 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.91x = 488.37 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.91x = 95,994.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,994.01/353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.24

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