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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.51, 486.48 and 195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.51, 486.48 and 195.15 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.51 : 486.48 = 195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.51/486.48 = 195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.51x = 486.48 × 195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.51x = 94,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,936.57/352.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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