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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.31, 472.37 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.31, 472.37 and 194.92 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.31 : 472.37 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.31/472.37 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.31x = 472.37 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.31x = 92,072.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,072.39/342.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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