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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 472.26 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 472.26 and 194.83 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 472.26 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/472.26 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 472.26 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 92,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,012.62/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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