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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 480.96 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 480.96 and 191.18 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 480.96 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/480.96 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 480.96 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 91,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,949.93/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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