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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.01, 471.83 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.01, 471.83 and 194.52 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.01 : 471.83 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.01/471.83 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.01x = 471.83 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.01x = 91,780.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,780.37/342.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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