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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.75, 481.27 and 191.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.75, 481.27 and 191.38 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.75 : 481.27 = 191.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.75/481.27 = 191.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.75x = 481.27 × 191.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.75x = 92,105.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,105.45/348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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