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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.21, 486 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.21, 486 and 194.83 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.21 : 486 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.21/486 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.21x = 486 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.21x = 94,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,684.95/352.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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