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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.84, 473.13 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.84, 473.13 and 187.59 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.84 : 473.13 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.84/473.13 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.84x = 473.13 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.84x = 88,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,756.23/342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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