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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.15, 481.81 and 191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.15, 481.81 and 191.78 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.15 : 481.81 = 191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.15/481.81 = 191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.15x = 481.81 × 191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.15x = 92,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,402.25/349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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