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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 478.91 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 478.91 and 189.66 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 478.91 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/478.91 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 478.91 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 90,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,829.12/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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