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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.44, 476.71 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.44, 476.71 and 190.19 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.44 : 476.71 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.44/476.71 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.44x = 476.71 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.44x = 90,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,664.76/345.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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