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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.37, 518.72 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.37, 518.72 and 191.91 is: 287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.37 : 518.72 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.37/518.72 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.37x = 518.72 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.37x = 99,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,547.07/346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.40

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