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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.83, 486.89 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.83, 486.89 and 195.45 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.83 : 486.89 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.83/486.89 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.83x = 486.89 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.83x = 95,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,162.65/352.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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