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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 482.56 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 482.56 and 194.44 is: 268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 482.56 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/482.56 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 482.56 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 93,828.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,828.97/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.33

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