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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 479.18 and 197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 479.18 and 197.92 is: 273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 479.18 = 197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/479.18 = 197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 479.18 × 197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 94,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,839.31/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.11

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