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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.91, 485.64 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.91, 485.64 and 192.40 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.91 : 485.64 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.91/485.64 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.91x = 485.64 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.91x = 93,436.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,436.66/351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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