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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.51, 472.67 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.51, 472.67 and 187.26 is: 258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.51 : 472.67 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.51/472.67 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.51x = 472.67 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.51x = 88,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,512.18/342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.42

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