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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 476.02 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 476.02 and 189.68 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 476.02 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/476.02 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 476.02 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 90,291.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,291.47/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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