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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.16, 488.74 and 196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.16, 488.74 and 196.79 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.16 : 488.74 = 196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.16/488.74 = 196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.16x = 488.74 × 196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.16x = 96,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,179.14/354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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