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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.52, 482.35 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.52, 482.35 and 194.27 is: 268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.52 : 482.35 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.52/482.35 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.52x = 482.35 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.52x = 93,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,703.24/349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.10

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