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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 513.10 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 513.10 and 188.23 is: 282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 513.10 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/513.10 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 513.10 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 96,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,579.77/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.21

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