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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.46, 478.11 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.46, 478.11 and 189.09 is: 260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.46 : 478.11 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.46/478.11 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.46x = 478.11 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.46x = 90,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,405.82/346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.94

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