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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.19, 488.77 and 196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.19, 488.77 and 196.82 is: 271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.19 : 488.77 = 196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.19/488.77 = 196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.19x = 488.77 × 196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.19x = 96,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,199.71/354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.60

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