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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 472.40 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 472.40 and 194.94 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 472.40 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/472.40 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 472.40 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 92,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,088.68/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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