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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.28, 477.88 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.28, 477.88 and 188.91 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.28 : 477.88 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.28/477.88 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.28x = 477.88 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.28x = 90,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,275.84/346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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