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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.87, 481.45 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.87, 481.45 and 191.51 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.87 : 481.45 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.87/481.45 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.87x = 481.45 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.87x = 92,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,202.49/348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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