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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.82, 513.69 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.82, 513.69 and 188.52 is: 282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.82 : 513.69 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.82/513.69 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.82x = 513.69 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.82x = 96,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,840.84/342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.48

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