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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 472.40 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 472.40 and 187.06 is: 258.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 472.40 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/472.40 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 472.40 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 88,367.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,367.14/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.14

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