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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.43, 476.70 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.43, 476.70 and 190.18 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.43 : 476.70 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.43/476.70 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.43x = 476.70 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.43x = 90,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,658.81/345.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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