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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.33, 490.37 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.33, 490.37 and 195.82 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.33 : 490.37 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.33/490.37 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.33x = 490.37 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.33x = 96,024.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,024.25/355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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