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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.66, 472.75 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.66, 472.75 and 195.27 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.66 : 472.75 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.66/472.75 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.66x = 472.75 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.66x = 92,313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,313.89/342.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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