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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.78, 475.80 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.78, 475.80 and 187.41 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.78 : 475.80 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.78/475.80 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.78x = 475.80 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.78x = 89,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,169.68/344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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