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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.22, 486.04 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.22, 486.04 and 194.86 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 486.04 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/486.04 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 486.04 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 94,706.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,706.35/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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