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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.36, 476.61 and 190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.36, 476.61 and 190.11 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.36 : 476.61 = 190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.36/476.61 = 190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.36x = 476.61 × 190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.36x = 90,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,608.33/345.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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