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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.35, 477.96 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.35, 477.96 and 191.10 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.35 : 477.96 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.35/477.96 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.35x = 477.96 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.35x = 91,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,334.81/346.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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