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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.20, 488.76 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.20, 488.76 and 196.80 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.20 : 488.76 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.20/488.76 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.20x = 488.76 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.20x = 96,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,185.40/354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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