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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 472.13 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 472.13 and 194.74 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 472.13 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/472.13 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 472.13 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 91,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,940.24/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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