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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.59, 486.58 and 193.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.59, 486.58 and 193.09 is: 266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.59 : 486.58 = 193.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.59/486.58 = 193.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.59x = 486.58 × 193.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.59x = 93,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,953.73/352.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.47

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