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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.57, 476.88 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.57, 476.88 and 190.32 is: 262.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.57 : 476.88 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.57/476.88 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.57x = 476.88 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.57x = 90,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,759.80/345.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.64

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