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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.86, 475.92 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.86, 475.92 and 187.50 is: 258.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.86 : 475.92 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.86/475.92 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.86x = 475.92 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.86x = 89,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,236.58/344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.76

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