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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 472.55 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 472.55 and 187.18 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 472.55 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/472.55 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 472.55 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 88,451.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,451.91/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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