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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.83, 475.86 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.83, 475.86 and 189.58 is: 261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.83 : 475.86 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.83/475.86 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.83x = 475.86 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.83x = 90,213.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,213.54/344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.62

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