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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.96, 476.03 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.96, 476.03 and 187.58 is: 258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.96 : 476.03 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.96/476.03 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.96x = 476.03 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.96x = 89,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,294.31/344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.86

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