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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.85, 474.51 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.85, 474.51 and 188.60 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.85 : 474.51 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.85/474.51 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.85x = 474.51 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.85x = 89,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,492.59/343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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