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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 484.34 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 484.34 and 195.72 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 484.34 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/484.34 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 484.34 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 94,794.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,794.54/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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