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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 488.98 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 488.98 and 196.98 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 488.98 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/488.98 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 488.98 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 96,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,319.28/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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