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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.99, 482.98 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.99, 482.98 and 194.74 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.99 : 482.98 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.99/482.98 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.99x = 482.98 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.99x = 94,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,053.60/349.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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