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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.63, 479.72 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.63, 479.72 and 192.38 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 479.72 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/479.72 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 479.72 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 92,286.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,286.62/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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