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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.17, 483.23 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.17, 483.23 and 194.92 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.17 : 483.23 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.17/483.23 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.17x = 483.23 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.17x = 94,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,190.47/350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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