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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.16, 473.57 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.16, 473.57 and 187.91 is: 259.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.16 : 473.57 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.16/473.57 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.16x = 473.57 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.16x = 88,986.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,986.29/343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.32

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