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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.27, 477.85 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.27, 477.85 and 188.90 is: 260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.27 : 477.85 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.27/477.85 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.27x = 477.85 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.27x = 90,265.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,265.82/346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.68

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