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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.05, 512.82 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.05, 512.82 and 188.04 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.05 : 512.82 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.05/512.82 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.05x = 512.82 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.05x = 96,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,430.67/342.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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