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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.08, 471.85 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.08, 471.85 and 194.68 is: 268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.08 : 471.85 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.08/471.85 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.08x = 471.85 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.08x = 91,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,858.09/342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.53

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