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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.10, 518.79 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.10, 518.79 and 191.87 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.10 : 518.79 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.10/518.79 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.10x = 518.79 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.10x = 99,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,537.64/346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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