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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.24, 486.05 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.24, 486.05 and 194.84 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.24 : 486.05 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.24/486.05 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.24x = 486.05 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.24x = 94,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,701.50/352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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