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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.58, 476.86 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.58, 476.86 and 190.34 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.58 : 476.86 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.58/476.86 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.58x = 476.86 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.58x = 90,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,765.53/345.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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