Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 483 and 194.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 350, 483 and 194.76 is: 268.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350 : 483 = 194.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350/483 = 194.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350x = 483 × 194.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350x = 94,069.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,069.08/350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268.77
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