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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.15, 487.34 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.15, 487.34 and 195.78 is: 270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.15 : 487.34 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.15/487.34 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.15x = 487.34 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.15x = 95,411.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,411.43/353.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.17

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