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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.29, 486.16 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.29, 486.16 and 194.92 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.29 : 486.16 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.29/486.16 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.29x = 486.16 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.29x = 94,761.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,761.70/352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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