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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 488.54 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 488.54 and 196.65 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 488.54 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/488.54 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 488.54 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 96,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,072.80/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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