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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 472.25 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 472.25 and 192.84 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 472.25 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/472.25 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 472.25 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 91,067.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,067.73/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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