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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 480.03 and 192.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 480.03 and 192.61 is: 265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 480.03 = 192.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/480.03 = 192.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 480.03 × 192.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 92,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,456.18/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.79

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