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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.03, 472.07 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.03, 472.07 and 194.67 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.03 : 472.07 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.03/472.07 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.03x = 472.07 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.03x = 91,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,896.89/342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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