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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 477.65 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 477.65 and 188.75 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 477.65 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/477.65 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 477.65 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 90,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,155.49/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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