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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.41, 473.91 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.41, 473.91 and 188.16 is: 259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.41 : 473.91 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.41/473.91 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.41x = 473.91 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.41x = 89,170.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,170.91/343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.66

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