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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.16, 472.24 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.16, 472.24 and 194.84 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.16 : 472.24 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.16/472.24 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.16x = 472.24 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.16x = 92,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,011.24/342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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