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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.50, 478.17 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.50, 478.17 and 191.25 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 478.17 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/478.17 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 478.17 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 91,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,450.01/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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