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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.62, 479.75 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.62, 479.75 and 192.38 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.62 : 479.75 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.62/479.75 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.62x = 479.75 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.62x = 92,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,294.31/347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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