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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.37, 472.45 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.37, 472.45 and 195.02 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.37 : 472.45 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.37/472.45 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.37x = 472.45 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.37x = 92,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,137.20/342.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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