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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.83, 486.88 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.83, 486.88 and 195.47 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.83 : 486.88 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.83/486.88 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.83x = 486.88 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.83x = 95,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,170.43/352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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