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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 472.34 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 472.34 and 194.93 is: 268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 472.34 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/472.34 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 472.34 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 92,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,069.90/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.96

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