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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.89, 487.00 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.89, 487.00 and 195.53 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.89 : 487.00 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.89/487.00 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.89x = 487.00 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.89x = 95,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,222.26/352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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