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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.81, 478.61 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.81, 478.61 and 191.56 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.81 : 478.61 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.81/478.61 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.81x = 478.61 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.81x = 91,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,682.53/346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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