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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.35, 472.41 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.35, 472.41 and 194.98 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.35 : 472.41 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.35/472.41 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.35x = 472.41 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.35x = 92,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,110.50/342.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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