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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.69, 482.60 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.69, 482.60 and 194.44 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.69 : 482.60 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.69/482.60 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.69x = 482.60 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.69x = 93,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,836.02/349.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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