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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.38, 478.02 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.38, 478.02 and 191.13 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.38 : 478.02 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.38/478.02 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.38x = 478.02 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.38x = 91,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,363.96/346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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