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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.51, 472.67 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.51, 472.67 and 195.16 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.51 : 472.67 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.51/472.67 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.51x = 472.67 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.51x = 92,246.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,246.28/342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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