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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.57, 474.12 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.57, 474.12 and 188.32 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.57 : 474.12 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.57/474.12 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.57x = 474.12 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.57x = 89,286.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,286.28/343.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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