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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 520.71 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 520.71 and 193.38 is: 289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 520.71 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/520.71 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 520.71 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 100,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,694.90/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.87

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