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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 479.40 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 479.40 and 192.12 is: 265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 479.40 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/479.40 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 479.40 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 92,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,102.33/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.13

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