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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.62, 482.50 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.62, 482.50 and 194.37 is: 268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.62 : 482.50 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.62/482.50 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.62x = 482.50 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.62x = 93,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,782.55/349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.24

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