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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 485.65 and 192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 485.65 and 192.41 is: 265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 485.65 = 192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/485.65 = 192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 485.65 × 192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 93,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,445.06/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.53

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