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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 481.16 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 481.16 and 193.42 is: 266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 481.16 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/481.16 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 481.16 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 93,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,065.97/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.92

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