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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 472.35 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 472.35 and 195.03 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 472.35 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/472.35 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 472.35 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 92,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,123.01/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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