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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 513.57 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 513.57 and 188.28 is: 282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 513.57 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/513.57 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 513.57 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 96,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,694.96/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.42

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