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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.42, 479.42 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.42, 479.42 and 192.18 is: 265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.42 : 479.42 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.42/479.42 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.42x = 479.42 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.42x = 92,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,134.94/347.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.20

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