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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.88, 485.60 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.88, 485.60 and 194.50 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.88 : 485.60 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.88/485.60 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.88x = 485.60 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.88x = 94,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,450.66/351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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