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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.95, 477.42 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.95, 477.42 and 190.70 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.95 : 477.42 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.95/477.42 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.95x = 477.42 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.95x = 91,041.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,041.61/345.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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