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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.10, 480.37 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.10, 480.37 and 192.85 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.10 : 480.37 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.10/480.37 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.10x = 480.37 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.10x = 92,637.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,637.67/348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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