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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 472.20 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 472.20 and 194.76 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 472.20 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/472.20 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 472.20 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 91,965.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,965.67/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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