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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 478.51 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 478.51 and 191.50 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 478.51 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/478.51 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 478.51 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 91,634.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,634.67/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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