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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 481.02 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 481.02 and 199.14 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 481.02 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/481.02 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 481.02 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 95,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,790.32/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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