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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 475.08 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 475.08 and 189 is: 260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 475.08 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/475.08 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 475.08 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 89,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,790.12/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.83

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