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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 481.96 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 481.96 and 194 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 481.96 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/481.96 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 481.96 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 93,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,500.24/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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