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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 475.29 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 475.29 and 189.16 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 475.29 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/475.29 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 475.29 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 89,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,905.86/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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