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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 472.34 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 472.34 and 194.90 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 472.34 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/472.34 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 472.34 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 92,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,059.07/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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