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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.21, 475.00 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.21, 475.00 and 188.96 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.21 : 475.00 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.21/475.00 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.21x = 475.00 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.21x = 89,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,753.86/344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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