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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.15, 479.09 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.15, 479.09 and 189.80 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.15 : 479.09 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.15/479.09 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.15x = 479.09 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.15x = 90,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,930.63/347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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