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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 472.98 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 472.98 and 195.45 is: 269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 472.98 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/472.98 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 472.98 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 92,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,443.94/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.67

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