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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344, 474.75 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344, 474.75 and 188.78 is: 260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344 : 474.75 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344/474.75 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344x = 474.75 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344x = 89,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,623.31/344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.53

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