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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 472.37 and 192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 472.37 and 192.95 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 472.37 = 192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/472.37 = 192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 472.37 × 192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 91,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,141.91/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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