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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.43, 483.63 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.43, 483.63 and 195.18 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.43 : 483.63 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.43/483.63 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.43x = 483.63 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.43x = 94,394.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,394.90/350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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