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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 483.57 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 483.57 and 193.05 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 483.57 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/483.57 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 483.57 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 93,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,351.15/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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