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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.74, 472.97 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.74, 472.97 and 195.39 is: 269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.74 : 472.97 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.74/472.97 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.74x = 472.97 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.74x = 92,412.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,412.63/342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.63

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