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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 472.22 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 472.22 and 194.85 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 472.22 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/472.22 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 472.22 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 92,012.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,012.07/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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