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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.10, 487.29 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.10, 487.29 and 195.73 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.10 : 487.29 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.10/487.29 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.10x = 487.29 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.10x = 95,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,377.27/353.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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