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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.72, 483.98 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.72, 483.98 and 193.35 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.72 : 483.98 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.72/483.98 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.72x = 483.98 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.72x = 93,577.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,577.53/350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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