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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.83, 473.10 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.83, 473.10 and 195.47 is: 269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.83 : 473.10 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.83/473.10 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.83x = 473.10 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.83x = 92,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,476.86/342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.75

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