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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.58, 481.05 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.58, 481.05 and 191.20 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.58 : 481.05 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.58/481.05 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.58x = 481.05 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.58x = 91,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,976.76/348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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