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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.75, 473.01 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.75, 473.01 and 195.36 is: 269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.75 : 473.01 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.75/473.01 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.75x = 473.01 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.75x = 92,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,407.23/342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.61

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