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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 471.94 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 471.94 and 192.66 is: 265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 471.94 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/471.94 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 471.94 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 90,923.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,923.96/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.84

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