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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 472.80 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 472.80 and 195.21 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 472.80 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/472.80 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 472.80 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 92,295.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,295.29/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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