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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 472.27 and 186.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 472.27 and 186.97 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 472.27 = 186.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/472.27 = 186.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 472.27 × 186.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 88,300.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,300.32/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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