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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 522.87 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 522.87 and 194.86 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 522.87 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/522.87 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 522.87 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 101,886.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,886.45/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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