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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.45, 486.35 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.45, 486.35 and 195.04 is: 269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.45 : 486.35 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.45/486.35 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.45x = 486.35 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.45x = 94,855.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,855.27/352.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.13

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