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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.77, 477.15 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.77, 477.15 and 190.53 is: 262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.77 : 477.15 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.77/477.15 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.77x = 477.15 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.77x = 90,910.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,910.44/345.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.92

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