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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.71, 486.70 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.71, 486.70 and 195.32 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.71 : 486.70 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.71/486.70 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.71x = 486.70 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.71x = 95,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,061.27/352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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