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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 481.21 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 481.21 and 193.47 is: 266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 481.21 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/481.21 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 481.21 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 93,099.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,099.70/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.98

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