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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 518.70 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 518.70 and 191.72 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 518.70 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/518.70 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 518.70 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 99,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,445.16/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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