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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.28, 488.91 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.28, 488.91 and 196.91 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.28 : 488.91 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.28/488.91 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.28x = 488.91 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.28x = 96,271.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,271.27/354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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