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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 475.16 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 475.16 and 189.07 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 475.16 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/475.16 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 475.16 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 89,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,835.18/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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