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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.45, 473.94 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.45, 473.94 and 188.20 is: 259.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.45 : 473.94 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.45/473.94 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.45x = 473.94 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.45x = 89,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,193.14/343.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.70

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