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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.63, 472.76 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.63, 472.76 and 193.22 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.63 : 472.76 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.63/472.76 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.63x = 472.76 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.63x = 91,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,346.69/342.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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