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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 513.54 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 513.54 and 188.36 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 513.54 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/513.54 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 513.54 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 96,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,730.39/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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