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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.86, 480.04 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.86, 480.04 and 190.51 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.86 : 480.04 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.86/480.04 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.86x = 480.04 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.86x = 91,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,452.42/347.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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