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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 485.03 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 485.03 and 194.13 is: 267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 485.03 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/485.03 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 485.03 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 94,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,157.90/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.88

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