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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.99, 488.50 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.99, 488.50 and 196.63 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.99 : 488.50 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.99/488.50 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.99x = 488.50 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.99x = 96,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,052.77/353.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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