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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 474.80 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 474.80 and 188.82 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 474.80 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/474.80 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 474.80 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 89,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,652.21/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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