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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.38, 483.52 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.38, 483.52 and 195.13 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.38 : 483.52 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.38/483.52 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.38x = 483.52 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.38x = 94,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,349.26/350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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