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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.44, 478.12 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.44, 478.12 and 191.19 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.44 : 478.12 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.44/478.12 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.44x = 478.12 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.44x = 91,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,411.76/346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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