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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.62, 483.87 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.62, 483.87 and 193.27 is: 266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.62 : 483.87 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.62/483.87 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.62x = 483.87 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.62x = 93,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,517.55/350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.72

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