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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.42, 519.17 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.42, 519.17 and 192.26 is: 288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.42 : 519.17 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.42/519.17 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.42x = 519.17 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.42x = 99,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,818.02/346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.14

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