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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.82, 482.76 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.82, 482.76 and 194.58 is: 268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.82 : 482.76 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.82/482.76 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.82x = 482.76 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.82x = 93,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,935.44/349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.53

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