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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.72, 477.04 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.72, 477.04 and 190.44 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.72 : 477.04 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.72/477.04 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.72x = 477.04 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.72x = 90,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,847.50/345.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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