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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.03, 487.17 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.03, 487.17 and 195.66 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.03 : 487.17 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.03/487.17 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.03x = 487.17 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.03x = 95,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,316.27/353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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