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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.88, 520.32 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.88, 520.32 and 192.78 is: 289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.88 : 520.32 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.88/520.32 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.88x = 520.32 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.88x = 100,307.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,307.29/346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.17

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