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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.79, 474.43 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.79, 474.43 and 188.54 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.79 : 474.43 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.79/474.43 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.79x = 474.43 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.79x = 89,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,449.03/343.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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