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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 482.21 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 482.21 and 192.09 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 482.21 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/482.21 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 482.21 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 92,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,628.38/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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