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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 485.38 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 485.38 and 194.34 is: 268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 485.38 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/485.38 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 485.38 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 94,328.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,328.26/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.18

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