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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 488.72 and 196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 488.72 and 196.79 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 488.72 = 196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/488.72 = 196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 488.72 × 196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 96,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,173.26/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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