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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 482.78 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 482.78 and 192.45 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 482.78 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/482.78 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 482.78 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 92,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,910.05/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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