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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 482.31 and 192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 482.31 and 192.14 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 482.31 = 192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/482.31 = 192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 482.31 × 192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 92,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,671.04/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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