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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.07, 473.44 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.07, 473.44 and 187.82 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.07 : 473.44 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.07/473.44 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.07x = 473.44 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.07x = 88,919.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,919.13/343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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