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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.88, 473.24 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.88, 473.24 and 195.50 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.88 : 473.24 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.88/473.24 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.88x = 473.24 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.88x = 92,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,517.44/342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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