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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 471.92 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 471.92 and 194.62 is: 268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 471.92 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/471.92 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 471.92 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 91,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,844.38/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.54

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