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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 485.67 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 485.67 and 194.60 is: 268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 485.67 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/485.67 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 485.67 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 94,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,511.38/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.53

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