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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 513.36 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 513.36 and 188.04 is: 282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 513.36 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/513.36 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 513.36 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 96,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,532.21/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.26

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