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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 472.91 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 472.91 and 187.44 is: 258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 472.91 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/472.91 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 472.91 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 88,641.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,641.54/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.67

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