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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.54, 472.69 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.54, 472.69 and 187.29 is: 258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.54 : 472.69 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.54/472.69 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.54x = 472.69 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.54x = 88,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,530.11/342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.45

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