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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.88, 474.58 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.88, 474.58 and 188.66 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.88 : 474.58 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.88/474.58 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.88x = 474.58 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.88x = 89,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,531.42/343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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