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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.27, 473.72 and 185.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.27, 473.72 and 185.91 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.27 : 473.72 = 185.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.27/473.72 = 185.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.27x = 473.72 × 185.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.27x = 88,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,066.40/343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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