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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 488.61 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 488.61 and 196.70 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 488.61 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/488.61 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 488.61 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 96,109.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,109.59/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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