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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.76, 478.54 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.76, 478.54 and 191.54 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.76 : 478.54 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.76/478.54 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.76x = 478.54 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.76x = 91,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,659.55/346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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