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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.95, 480.17 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.95, 480.17 and 192.70 is: 265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.95 : 480.17 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.95/480.17 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.95x = 480.17 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.95x = 92,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,528.76/347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.93

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