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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.55, 472.70 and 195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.55, 472.70 and 195.19 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.55 : 472.70 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.55/472.70 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.55x = 472.70 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.55x = 92,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,264.44/342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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