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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.41, 472.49 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.41, 472.49 and 193.04 is: 266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.41 : 472.49 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.41/472.49 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.41x = 472.49 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.41x = 91,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,208.64/342.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.38

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