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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 478.86 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347, 478.86 and 191.75 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 478.86 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/478.86 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 478.86 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 91,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,821.41/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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