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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.20, 479.13 and 189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.20, 479.13 and 189.83 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.20 : 479.13 = 189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.20/479.13 = 189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.20x = 479.13 × 189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.20x = 90,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,950.85/347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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