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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.37, 477.98 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.37, 477.98 and 188.99 is: 260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.37 : 477.98 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.37/477.98 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.37x = 477.98 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.37x = 90,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,335.30/346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.81

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