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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.18, 479.07 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.18, 479.07 and 189.80 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.18 : 479.07 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.18/479.07 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.18x = 479.07 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.18x = 90,925.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,925.09/347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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