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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 513.49 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.58, 513.49 and 188.43 is: 282.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 513.49 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/513.49 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 513.49 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 96,754.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,754.88/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.43

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