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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 485.49 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 485.49 and 194.43 is: 268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 485.49 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/485.49 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 485.49 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 94,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,393.82/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.32

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