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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.75, 482.66 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.75, 482.66 and 192.39 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.75 : 482.66 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.75/482.66 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.75x = 482.66 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.75x = 92,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,858.72/349.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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