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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.90, 475.96 and 187.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.90, 475.96 and 187.53 is: 258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.90 : 475.96 = 187.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.90/475.96 = 187.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.90x = 475.96 × 187.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.90x = 89,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,256.78/344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.79

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