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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 481.78 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 481.78 and 193.87 is: 267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 481.78 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/481.78 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 481.78 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 93,402.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,402.69/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.54

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