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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 475.94 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 475.94 and 189.63 is: 261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 475.94 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/475.94 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 475.94 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 90,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,252.50/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.69

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