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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.11, 476.28 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.11, 476.28 and 189.86 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.11 : 476.28 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.11/476.28 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.11x = 476.28 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.11x = 90,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,425.57/345.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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