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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.92, 482.86 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.92, 482.86 and 194.68 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.92 : 482.86 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.92/482.86 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.92x = 482.86 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.92x = 94,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,003.18/349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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