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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 472.37 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 472.37 and 187.05 is: 258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 472.37 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/472.37 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 472.37 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 88,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,356.81/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.13

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