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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.82, 521.90 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.82, 521.90 and 193.86 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.82 : 521.90 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.82/521.90 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.82x = 521.90 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.82x = 101,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,175.53/347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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