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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.64, 482.46 and 194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.64, 482.46 and 194.42 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.64 : 482.46 = 194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.64/482.46 = 194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.64x = 482.46 × 194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.64x = 93,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,799.87/349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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