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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.51, 475.43 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.51, 475.43 and 187.14 is: 258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.51 : 475.43 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.51/475.43 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.51x = 475.43 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.51x = 88,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,973.82/344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.26

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