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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.73, 479.87 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.73, 479.87 and 192.48 is: 265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.73 : 479.87 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.73/479.87 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.73x = 479.87 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.73x = 92,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,364.42/347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.62

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