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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 483.57 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 483.57 and 193.04 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 483.57 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/483.57 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 483.57 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 93,350.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,350.29/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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