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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.63, 476.97 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.63, 476.97 and 190.38 is: 262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.63 : 476.97 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.63/476.97 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.63x = 476.97 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.63x = 90,805.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,805.55/345.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.72

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