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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 483.60 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 483.60 and 195.20 is: 269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 483.60 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/483.60 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 483.60 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 94,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,398.72/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.36

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