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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.29, 475.13 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.29, 475.13 and 189.04 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.29 : 475.13 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.29/475.13 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.29x = 475.13 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.29x = 89,817.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,817.63/344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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