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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.58, 486.55 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.58, 486.55 and 195.20 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.58 : 486.55 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.58/486.55 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.58x = 486.55 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.58x = 94,975.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,975.29/352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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