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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 481.51 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 481.51 and 193.71 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 481.51 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/481.51 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 481.51 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 93,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,273.30/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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