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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 522.37 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 522.37 and 194.13 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 522.37 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/522.37 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 522.37 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 101,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,407.20/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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