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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 521.60 and 193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 521.60 and 193.85 is: 290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 521.60 = 193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/521.60 = 193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 521.60 × 193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 101,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,112.49/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.55

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