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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.67, 482.53 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.67, 482.53 and 192.30 is: 265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.67 : 482.53 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.67/482.53 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.67x = 482.53 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.67x = 92,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,790.52/349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.37

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