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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.78, 477.12 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.78, 477.12 and 190.50 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.78 : 477.12 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.78/477.12 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.78x = 477.12 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.78x = 90,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,891.36/345.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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