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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 475.02 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 475.02 and 188.97 is: 260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 475.02 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/475.02 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 475.02 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 89,764.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,764.53/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.78

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