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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.68, 522.72 and 194.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.68, 522.72 and 194.65 is: 291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.68 : 522.72 = 194.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.68/522.72 = 194.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.68x = 522.72 × 194.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.68x = 101,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,749.08/348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.81

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