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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.82, 475.86 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.82, 475.86 and 187.45 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.82 : 475.86 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.82/475.86 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.82x = 475.86 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.82x = 89,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,199.02/344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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