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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.03, 488.57 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.03, 488.57 and 196.68 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.03 : 488.57 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.03/488.57 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.03x = 488.57 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.03x = 96,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,091.26/354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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