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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.03, 478.88 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.03, 478.88 and 189.65 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.03 : 478.88 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.03/478.88 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.03x = 478.88 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.03x = 90,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,819.84/347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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