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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.80, 482.74 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.80, 482.74 and 194.56 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.80 : 482.74 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.80/482.74 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.80x = 482.74 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.80x = 93,921.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,921.89/349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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