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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 475.36 and 189.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 475.36 and 189.21 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 475.36 = 189.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/475.36 = 189.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 475.36 × 189.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 89,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,942.57/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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