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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 472.86 and 195.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 472.86 and 195.29 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 472.86 = 195.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/472.86 = 195.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 472.86 × 195.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 92,344.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,344.83/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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