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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 521.60 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 521.60 and 194.08 is: 290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 521.60 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/521.60 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 521.60 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 101,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,232.13/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.61

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