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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.74, 474.36 and 186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.74, 474.36 and 186.37 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.74 : 474.36 = 186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.74/474.36 = 186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.74x = 474.36 × 186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.74x = 88,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,404.36/343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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