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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.05, 487.20 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.05, 487.20 and 195.71 is: 270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.05 : 487.20 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.05/487.20 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.05x = 487.20 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.05x = 95,349.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,349.91/353.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.07

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