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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 483.82 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 483.82 and 195.35 is: 269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 483.82 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/483.82 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 483.82 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 94,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,514.24/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.58

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