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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.88, 473.10 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.88, 473.10 and 193.49 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.88 : 473.10 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.88/473.10 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.88x = 473.10 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.88x = 91,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,540.16/342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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