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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.01, 485.77 and 194.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.01, 485.77 and 194.65 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.01 : 485.77 = 194.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.01/485.77 = 194.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.01x = 485.77 × 194.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.01x = 94,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,555.13/352.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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