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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.04, 473.39 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.04, 473.39 and 187.79 is: 259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.04 : 473.39 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.04/473.39 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.04x = 473.39 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.04x = 88,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,894.60/343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.14

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