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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 472.91 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 472.91 and 195.31 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 472.91 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/472.91 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 472.91 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 92,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,361.89/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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