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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 471.98 and 192.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 471.98 and 192.67 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 471.98 = 192.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/471.98 = 192.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 471.98 × 192.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 90,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,935.93/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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