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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 472.37 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 472.37 and 192.96 is: 266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 472.37 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/472.37 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 472.37 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 91,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,147.55/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.22

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