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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 471.99 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 471.99 and 194.58 is: 268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 471.99 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/471.99 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 471.99 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 91,839.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,839.81/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.54

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