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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 521.08 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 521.08 and 193.28 is: 289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 521.08 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/521.08 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 521.08 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 100,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,714.34/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.93

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