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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.89, 480.09 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.89, 480.09 and 190.53 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.89 : 480.09 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.89/480.09 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.89x = 480.09 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.89x = 91,468.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,468.67/347.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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