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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 488.91 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 488.91 and 196.92 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 488.91 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/488.91 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 488.91 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 96,275.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,275.65/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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