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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.77, 481.28 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.77, 481.28 and 193.52 is: 267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.77 : 481.28 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.77/481.28 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.77x = 481.28 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.77x = 93,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,133.93/348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.04

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