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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.55, 472.71 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.55, 472.71 and 195.20 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.55 : 472.71 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.55/472.71 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.55x = 472.71 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.55x = 92,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,272.99/342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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