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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 485.66 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 485.66 and 194.57 is: 268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 485.66 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/485.66 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 485.66 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 94,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,492.10/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.48

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