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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 523.20 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 523.20 and 194.88 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 523.20 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/523.20 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 523.20 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 101,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,961.22/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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