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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.91, 473.21 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.91, 473.21 and 187.66 is: 258.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.91 : 473.21 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.91/473.21 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.91x = 473.21 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.91x = 88,802.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,802.59/342.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.97

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