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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.76, 485.39 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.76, 485.39 and 194.40 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.76 : 485.39 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.76/485.39 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.76x = 485.39 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.76x = 94,359.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,359.82/351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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