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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.83, 485.51 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.83, 485.51 and 194.45 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.83 : 485.51 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.83/485.51 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.83x = 485.51 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.83x = 94,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,409.12/351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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