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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.25, 472.26 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.25, 472.26 and 194.86 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.25 : 472.26 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.25/472.26 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.25x = 472.26 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.25x = 92,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,021.60/342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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