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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.13, 473.51 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.13, 473.51 and 187.88 is: 259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.13 : 473.51 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.13/473.51 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.13x = 473.51 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.13x = 88,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,961.16/343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.27

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