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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 485.21 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 485.21 and 194.25 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 485.21 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/485.21 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 485.21 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 94,252.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,252.04/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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