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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.25, 472.28 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.25, 472.28 and 192.87 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.25 : 472.28 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.25/472.28 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.25x = 472.28 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.25x = 91,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,088.64/342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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