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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.36, 473.86 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.36, 473.86 and 188.12 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.36 : 473.86 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.36/473.86 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.36x = 473.86 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.36x = 89,142.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,142.54/343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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