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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.77, 486.85 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.77, 486.85 and 195.44 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.77 : 486.85 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.77/486.85 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.77x = 486.85 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.77x = 95,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,146.55/352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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