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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.47, 485.05 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.47, 485.05 and 194.11 is: 267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.47 : 485.05 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.47/485.05 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.47x = 485.05 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.47x = 94,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,153.90/351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.88

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