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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 475.98 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 475.98 and 189.66 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 475.98 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/475.98 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 475.98 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 90,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,274.37/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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