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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 482.52 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 482.52 and 194.40 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 482.52 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/482.52 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 482.52 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 93,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,801.89/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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