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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 473.03 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 473.03 and 195.41 is: 269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 473.03 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/473.03 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 473.03 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 92,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,432.52/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.66

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