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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 472.96 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 472.96 and 202.87 is: 279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 472.96 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/472.96 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 472.96 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 95,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,946.02/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.95

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