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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 472.49 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 472.49 and 195.01 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 472.49 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/472.49 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 472.49 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 92,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,140.27/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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