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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 485.38 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 485.38 and 194.36 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 485.38 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/485.38 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 485.38 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 94,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,336.76/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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