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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.87, 523.40 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.87, 523.40 and 194.91 is: 292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.87 : 523.40 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.87/523.40 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.87x = 523.40 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.87x = 102,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,012.96/348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.41

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