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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.14, 472.16 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.14, 472.16 and 192.80 is: 266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.14 : 472.16 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.14/472.16 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.14x = 472.16 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.14x = 91,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,029.12/342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.06

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