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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.39, 521.73 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.39, 521.73 and 193.92 is: 290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.39 : 521.73 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.39/521.73 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.39x = 521.73 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.39x = 101,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,173.88/348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.40

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