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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 475.99 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 475.99 and 187.55 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 475.99 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/475.99 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 475.99 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 89,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,271.92/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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