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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 479.99 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 479.99 and 190.47 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 479.99 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/479.99 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 479.99 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 91,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,422.74/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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