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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 491.38 and 196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 491.38 and 196.55 is: 271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 491.38 = 196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/491.38 = 196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 491.38 × 196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 96,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,580.74/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.22

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