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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.18, 474.94 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.18, 474.94 and 188.92 is: 260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.18 : 474.94 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.18/474.94 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.18x = 474.94 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.18x = 89,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,725.66/344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.69

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