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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.13, 472.14 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.13, 472.14 and 186.88 is: 257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.13 : 472.14 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.13/472.14 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.13x = 472.14 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.13x = 88,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,231.16/342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.89

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