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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 484.56 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 484.56 and 195.87 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 484.56 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/484.56 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 484.56 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 94,910.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,910.77/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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