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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 485.57 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 485.57 and 194.48 is: 268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 485.57 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/485.57 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 485.57 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 94,430.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,430.25/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.38

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