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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.69, 474.30 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.69, 474.30 and 188.44 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.69 : 474.30 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.69/474.30 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.69x = 474.30 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.69x = 89,375.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,375.91/343.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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