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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.35, 521.56 and 194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.35, 521.56 and 194.05 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.35 : 521.56 = 194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.35/521.56 = 194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.35x = 521.56 × 194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.35x = 101,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,205.14/348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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