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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.95, 481.54 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.95, 481.54 and 193.71 is: 267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.95 : 481.54 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.95/481.54 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.95x = 481.54 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.95x = 93,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,278.14/348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.31

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