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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 513.76 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 513.76 and 188.16 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 513.76 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/513.76 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 513.76 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 96,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,665.57/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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