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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344, 474.72 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344, 474.72 and 188.76 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344 : 474.72 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344/474.72 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344x = 474.72 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344x = 89,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,608.15/344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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