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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 513.47 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 513.47 and 187.97 is: 282.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 513.47 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/513.47 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 513.47 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 96,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,514.86/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.01

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