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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.92, 474.61 and 188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.92, 474.61 and 188.67 is: 260.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.92 : 474.61 = 188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.92/474.61 = 188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.92x = 474.61 × 188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.92x = 89,544.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,544.67/343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.36

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