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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 488.72 and 196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 488.72 and 196.77 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 488.72 = 196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/488.72 = 196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 488.72 × 196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 96,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,165.43/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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