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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.59, 475.54 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.59, 475.54 and 189.34 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.59 : 475.54 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.59/475.54 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.59x = 475.54 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.59x = 90,038.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,038.74/344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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