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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 477.92 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 477.92 and 188.96 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 477.92 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/477.92 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 477.92 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 90,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,305.85/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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