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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350, 483.03 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350, 483.03 and 194.78 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 483.03 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/483.03 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 483.03 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 94,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,084.58/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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