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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.34, 477.99 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.34, 477.99 and 191.12 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.34 : 477.99 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.34/477.99 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.34x = 477.99 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.34x = 91,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,353.45/346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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