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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.61, 482.48 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.61, 482.48 and 194.39 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.61 : 482.48 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.61/482.48 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.61x = 482.48 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.61x = 93,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,788.32/349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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