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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.33, 472.42 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.33, 472.42 and 194.96 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.33 : 472.42 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.33/472.42 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.33x = 472.42 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.33x = 92,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,100.67/342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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