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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.84, 486.93 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.84, 486.93 and 195.47 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.84 : 486.93 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.84/486.93 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.84x = 486.93 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.84x = 95,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,180.21/352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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