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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.37, 480.75 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.37, 480.75 and 193.12 is: 266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.37 : 480.75 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.37/480.75 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.37x = 480.75 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.37x = 92,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,842.44/348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.51

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