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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.03, 488.57 and 196.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.03, 488.57 and 196.67 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.03 : 488.57 = 196.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.03/488.57 = 196.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.03x = 488.57 × 196.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.03x = 96,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,088.16/354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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