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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.52, 472.59 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.52, 472.59 and 195.13 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.52 : 472.59 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.52/472.59 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.52x = 472.59 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.52x = 92,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,214.14/342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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