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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 478.86 and 191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 478.86 and 191.74 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 478.86 = 191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/478.86 = 191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 478.86 × 191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 91,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,816.62/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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