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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.01, 487.13 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.01, 487.13 and 195.60 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.01 : 487.13 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.01/487.13 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.01x = 487.13 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.01x = 95,280.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,280.92/353.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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