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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.66, 485.28 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.66, 485.28 and 194.31 is: 268.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.66 : 485.28 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.66/485.28 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.66x = 485.28 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.66x = 94,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,292.82/351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.14

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