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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 482.64 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 482.64 and 194.50 is: 268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 482.64 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/482.64 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 482.64 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 93,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,873.48/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.41

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