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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 481.13 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.63, 481.13 and 193.38 is: 266.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.63 : 481.13 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.63/481.13 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.63x = 481.13 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.63x = 93,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,037.55/348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.87

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