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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.37, 472.49 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.37, 472.49 and 195.04 is: 269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.37 : 472.49 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.37/472.49 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.37x = 472.49 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.37x = 92,153.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,153.47/342.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.16

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