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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.96, 477.41 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.96, 477.41 and 190.71 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.96 : 477.41 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.96/477.41 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.96x = 477.41 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.96x = 91,045.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,045.91/345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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