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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.29, 473.72 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.29, 473.72 and 188.04 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.29 : 473.72 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.29/473.72 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.29x = 473.72 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.29x = 89,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,078.31/343.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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