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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.15, 474.93 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.15, 474.93 and 186.79 is: 257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.15 : 474.93 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.15/474.93 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.15x = 474.93 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.15x = 88,708.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,708.87/344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.76

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