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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.87, 473.13 and 202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.87, 473.13 and 202.95 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.87 : 473.13 = 202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.87/473.13 = 202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.87x = 473.13 × 202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.87x = 96,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,021.73/342.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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