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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 485.75 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 485.75 and 194.63 is: 268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 485.75 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/485.75 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 485.75 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 94,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,541.52/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.60

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