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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.13, 520.29 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.13, 520.29 and 193.02 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.13 : 520.29 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.13/520.29 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.13x = 520.29 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.13x = 100,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,426.38/347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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