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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 472.53 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 472.53 and 195.06 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 472.53 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/472.53 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 472.53 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 92,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,171.70/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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