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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.67, 485.34 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.67, 485.34 and 194.34 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.67 : 485.34 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.67/485.34 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.67x = 485.34 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.67x = 94,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,320.98/351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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