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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.91, 478.73 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.91, 478.73 and 191.66 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.91 : 478.73 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.91/478.73 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.91x = 478.73 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.91x = 91,753.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,753.39/346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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