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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 481.15 and 193.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 481.15 and 193.41 is: 266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 481.15 = 193.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/481.15 = 193.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 481.15 × 193.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 93,056.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,056.82/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.90

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