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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.45, 483.62 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.45, 483.62 and 195.20 is: 269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.45 : 483.62 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.45/483.62 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.45x = 483.62 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.45x = 94,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,402.62/350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.38

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