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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.84, 473.13 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.84, 473.13 and 195.56 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.84 : 473.13 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.84/473.13 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.84x = 473.13 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.84x = 92,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,524.71/342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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