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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 483.56 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 483.56 and 195.16 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 483.56 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/483.56 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 483.56 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 94,371.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,371.57/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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