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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.94, 478.78 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.94, 478.78 and 189.57 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.94 : 478.78 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.94/478.78 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.94x = 478.78 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.94x = 90,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,762.57/346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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