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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.84, 485.50 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.84, 485.50 and 194.44 is: 268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 485.50 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/485.50 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 485.50 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 94,400.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,400.62/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.31

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