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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 473.12 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 473.12 and 193.49 is: 267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 473.12 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/473.12 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 473.12 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 91,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,543.99/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.04

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