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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 476.10 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 476.10 and 189.75 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 476.10 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/476.10 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 476.10 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 90,339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,339.98/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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