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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 521.37 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 521.37 and 193.72 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 521.37 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/521.37 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 521.37 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 100,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,999.80/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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