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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 475.66 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 475.66 and 189.45 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 475.66 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/475.66 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 475.66 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 90,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,113.79/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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