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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.09, 481.73 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.09, 481.73 and 191.72 is: 264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.09 : 481.73 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.09/481.73 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.09x = 481.73 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.09x = 92,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,358.96/349.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.57

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