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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.47, 518.10 and 191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.47, 518.10 and 191.47 is: 287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.47 : 518.10 = 191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.47/518.10 = 191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.47x = 518.10 × 191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.47x = 99,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,200.61/345.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.15

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