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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 488.46 and 196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 488.46 and 196.59 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 488.46 = 196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/488.46 = 196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 488.46 × 196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 96,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,025.37/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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