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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.76, 473.00 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.76, 473.00 and 195.39 is: 269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.76 : 473.00 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.76/473.00 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.76x = 473.00 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.76x = 92,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,418.71/342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.63

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