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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 471.96 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 471.96 and 194.64 is: 268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 471.96 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/471.96 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 471.96 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 91,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,862.29/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.57

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