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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 472.39 and 187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 472.39 and 187.07 is: 258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 472.39 = 187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/472.39 = 187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 472.39 × 187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 88,367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,367.64/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.15

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