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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.89, 487.02 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.89, 487.02 and 195.54 is: 269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.89 : 487.02 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.89/487.02 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.89x = 487.02 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.89x = 95,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,231.89/352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.86

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