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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.13, 479.05 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.13, 479.05 and 191.87 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.13 : 479.05 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.13/479.05 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.13x = 479.05 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.13x = 91,914.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,914.36/347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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