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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.95, 476.04 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.95, 476.04 and 187.58 is: 258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.95 : 476.04 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.95/476.04 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.95x = 476.04 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.95x = 89,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,297.51/344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.87

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