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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.51, 472.61 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.51, 472.61 and 193.13 is: 266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.51 : 472.61 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.51/472.61 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.51x = 472.61 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.51x = 91,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,275.06/342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.49

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