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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.82, 481.34 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.82, 481.34 and 193.56 is: 267.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.82 : 481.34 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.82/481.34 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.82x = 481.34 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.82x = 93,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,168.17/348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.10

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