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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 472.13 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 472.13 and 194.75 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 472.13 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/472.13 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 472.13 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 91,949.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,949.14/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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