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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 476.06 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 476.06 and 189.76 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 476.06 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/476.06 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 476.06 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 90,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,337.15/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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