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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.82, 482.76 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.82, 482.76 and 194.57 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.82 : 482.76 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.82/482.76 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.82x = 482.76 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.82x = 93,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,930.61/349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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