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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.75, 482.65 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.75, 482.65 and 192.38 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.75 : 482.65 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.75/482.65 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.75x = 482.65 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.75x = 92,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,852.21/349.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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