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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 482.29 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 482.29 and 192.13 is: 265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 482.29 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/482.29 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 482.29 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 92,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,662.38/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.13

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