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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.85, 473.02 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.85, 473.02 and 195.49 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.85 : 473.02 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.85/473.02 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.85x = 473.02 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.85x = 92,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,470.68/342.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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