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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.66, 483.90 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.66, 483.90 and 195.42 is: 269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.66 : 483.90 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.66/483.90 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.66x = 483.90 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.66x = 94,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,563.74/350.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.67

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