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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.12, 480.42 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.12, 480.42 and 190.76 is: 263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.12 : 480.42 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.12/480.42 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.12x = 480.42 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.12x = 91,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,644.92/348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.26

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