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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 481.16 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 481.16 and 193.46 is: 266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 481.16 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/481.16 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 481.16 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 93,085.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,085.21/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.93

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