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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.90, 485.62 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.90, 485.62 and 194.54 is: 268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.90 : 485.62 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.90/485.62 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.90x = 485.62 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.90x = 94,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,472.51/351.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.46

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