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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.59, 513.60 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.59, 513.60 and 188.33 is: 282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.59 : 513.60 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.59/513.60 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.59x = 513.60 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.59x = 96,726.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,726.29/342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.34

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