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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 521.57 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 521.57 and 193.59 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 521.57 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/521.57 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 521.57 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 100,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,970.74/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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