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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 475.07 and 189.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 475.07 and 189.01 is: 260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 475.07 = 189.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/475.07 = 189.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 475.07 × 189.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 89,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,792.04/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.83

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