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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.65, 486.62 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.65, 486.62 and 195.28 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.65 : 486.62 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.65/486.62 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.65x = 486.62 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.65x = 95,026.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,026.79/352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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