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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 475.97 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 475.97 and 189.68 is: 261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 475.97 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/475.97 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 475.97 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 90,281.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,281.99/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.75

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