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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.20, 479.14 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.20, 479.14 and 191.94 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.20 : 479.14 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.20/479.14 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.20x = 479.14 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.20x = 91,966.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,966.13/347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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