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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.29, 482.03 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.29, 482.03 and 191.92 is: 264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.29 : 482.03 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.29/482.03 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.29x = 482.03 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.29x = 92,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,511.92/349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.86

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