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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.29, 472.34 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.29, 472.34 and 187.04 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.29 : 472.34 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.29/472.34 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.29x = 472.34 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.29x = 88,348.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,348.12/342.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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