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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.03, 472.03 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.03, 472.03 and 194.66 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.03 : 472.03 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.03/472.03 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.03x = 472.03 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.03x = 91,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,882.51/342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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