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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 472.96 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 472.96 and 195.34 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 472.96 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/472.96 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 472.96 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 92,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,384.66/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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