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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.26, 479.19 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.26, 479.19 and 189.86 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.26 : 479.19 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.26/479.19 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.26x = 479.19 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.26x = 90,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,976.62/347.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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