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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.76, 472.98 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.76, 472.98 and 193.40 is: 266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.76 : 472.98 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.76/472.98 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.76x = 472.98 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.76x = 91,474.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,474.33/342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.88

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