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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.09, 488.67 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.09, 488.67 and 196.75 is: 271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.09 : 488.67 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.09/488.67 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.09x = 488.67 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.09x = 96,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,145.84/354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.53

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