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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 481.31 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 481.31 and 191.41 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 481.31 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/481.31 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 481.31 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 92,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,124.18/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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