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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.10, 472.10 and 194.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.10, 472.10 and 194.71 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.10 : 472.10 = 194.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.10/472.10 = 194.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.10x = 472.10 × 194.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.10x = 91,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,922.59/342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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