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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.29, 513.44 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.29, 513.44 and 188.28 is: 282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.29 : 513.44 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.29/513.44 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.29x = 513.44 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.29x = 96,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,669.54/342.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.42

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