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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.43, 486.36 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.43, 486.36 and 195.08 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.43 : 486.36 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.43/486.36 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.43x = 486.36 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.43x = 94,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,875.95/352.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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