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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.74, 514.23 and 188.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.74, 514.23 and 188.47 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.74 : 514.23 = 188.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.74/514.23 = 188.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.74x = 514.23 × 188.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.74x = 96,913.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,913.41/342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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