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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.05, 487.21 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.05, 487.21 and 195.67 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.05 : 487.21 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.05/487.21 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.05x = 487.21 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.05x = 95,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,332.38/353.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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