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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.95, 482.96 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.95, 482.96 and 192.62 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.95 : 482.96 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.95/482.96 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.95x = 482.96 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.95x = 93,026.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,026.05/349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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