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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.88, 482.88 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.88, 482.88 and 194.66 is: 268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.88 : 482.88 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.88/482.88 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.88x = 482.88 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.88x = 93,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,997.42/349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.66

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