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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.88, 473.15 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.88, 473.15 and 193.50 is: 267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.88 : 473.15 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.88/473.15 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.88x = 473.15 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.88x = 91,554.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,554.53/342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.02

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