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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 471.93 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 471.93 and 194.63 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 471.93 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/471.93 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 471.93 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 91,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,851.74/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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