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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.59, 481.06 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.59, 481.06 and 193.34 is: 266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.59 : 481.06 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.59/481.06 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.59x = 481.06 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.59x = 93,008.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,008.14/348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.81

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