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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 479.34 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 479.34 and 189.97 is: 262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 479.34 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/479.34 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 479.34 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 91,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,060.22/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.16

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