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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 483.81 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 483.81 and 195.34 is: 269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 483.81 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/483.81 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 483.81 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 94,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,507.45/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.57

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