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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.91, 477.36 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.91, 477.36 and 188.54 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.91 : 477.36 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.91/477.36 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.91x = 477.36 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.91x = 90,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,000.51/345.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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