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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.45, 520.68 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.45, 520.68 and 191.15 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.45 : 520.68 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.45/520.68 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.45x = 520.68 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.45x = 99,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,525.38/347.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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