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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.91, 491.15 and 196.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.91, 491.15 and 196.39 is: 271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.91 : 491.15 = 196.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.91/491.15 = 196.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.91x = 491.15 × 196.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.91x = 96,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,458.05/355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.02

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