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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.50, 483.70 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.50, 483.70 and 195.26 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.50 : 483.70 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.50/483.70 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.50x = 483.70 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.50x = 94,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,447.26/350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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