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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 513.27 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 513.27 and 188.11 is: 282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 513.27 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/513.27 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 513.27 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 96,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,551.22/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.26

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