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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 472.84 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 472.84 and 193.27 is: 266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 472.84 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/472.84 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 472.84 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 91,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,384.12/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.70

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