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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 472.01 and 194.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 472.01 and 194.65 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 472.01 = 194.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/472.01 = 194.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 472.01 × 194.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 91,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,874.59/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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