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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 476.01 and 189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 476.01 and 189.69 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 476.01 = 189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/476.01 = 189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 476.01 × 189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 90,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,294.34/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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