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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 488.73 and 196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 488.73 and 196.78 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 488.73 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/488.73 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 488.73 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 96,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,172.29/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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