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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.56, 521.60 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.56, 521.60 and 193.62 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.56 : 521.60 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.56/521.60 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.56x = 521.60 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.56x = 100,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,992.19/347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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