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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 483.22 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 483.22 and 194.91 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 483.22 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/483.22 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 483.22 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 94,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,181.75/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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