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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.65, 476.99 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.65, 476.99 and 188.29 is: 259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.65 : 476.99 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.65/476.99 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.65x = 476.99 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.65x = 89,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,810.12/345.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.83

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