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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.81, 521.91 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.81, 521.91 and 193.86 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.81 : 521.91 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.81/521.91 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.81x = 521.91 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.81x = 101,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,177.47/347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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