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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.53, 486.48 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.53, 486.48 and 195.16 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.53 : 486.48 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.53/486.48 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.53x = 486.48 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.53x = 94,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,941.44/352.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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