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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.51, 475.40 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.51, 475.40 and 189.25 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.51 : 475.40 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.51/475.40 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.51x = 475.40 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.51x = 89,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,969.45/344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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