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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.70, 486.75 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.70, 486.75 and 195.35 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.70 : 486.75 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.70/486.75 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.70x = 486.75 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.70x = 95,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,086.61/352.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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