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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.47, 521.52 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.47, 521.52 and 193.17 is: 289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.47 : 521.52 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.47/521.52 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.47x = 521.52 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.47x = 100,742.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,742.02/347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.93

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