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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 475.47 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 475.47 and 189.30 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 475.47 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/475.47 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 475.47 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 90,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,006.47/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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