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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.52, 476.78 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.52, 476.78 and 190.24 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.52 : 476.78 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.52/476.78 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.52x = 476.78 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.52x = 90,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,702.63/345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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