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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 472.99 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 472.99 and 195.33 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 472.99 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/472.99 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 472.99 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 92,388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,388.13/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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