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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 482.39 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 482.39 and 194.34 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 482.39 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/482.39 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 482.39 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 93,747.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,747.67/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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