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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.21, 487.39 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.21, 487.39 and 195.84 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.21 : 487.39 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.21/487.39 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.21x = 487.39 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.21x = 95,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,451.02/353.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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