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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.67, 485.33 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.67, 485.33 and 194.31 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.67 : 485.33 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.67/485.33 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.67x = 485.33 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.67x = 94,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,306.05/351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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