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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.10, 485.89 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.10, 485.89 and 194.74 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.10 : 485.89 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.10/485.89 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.10x = 485.89 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.10x = 94,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,623.80/352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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