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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.65, 485.28 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.65, 485.28 and 194.28 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.65 : 485.28 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.65/485.28 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.65x = 485.28 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.65x = 94,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,279.23/351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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