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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 481.55 and 199.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 481.55 and 199.63 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 481.55 = 199.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/481.55 = 199.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 481.55 × 199.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 96,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,131.83/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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