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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.70, 486.72 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.70, 486.72 and 195.32 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.70 : 486.72 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.70/486.72 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.70x = 486.72 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.70x = 95,067.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,067.09/352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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