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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 480.96 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 480.96 and 191.16 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 480.96 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/480.96 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 480.96 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 91,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,940.31/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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