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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.25, 486.10 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.25, 486.10 and 194.87 is: 268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.25 : 486.10 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.25/486.10 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.25x = 486.10 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.25x = 94,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,727.77/352.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.92

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