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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.89, 473.19 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.89, 473.19 and 195.52 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.89 : 473.19 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.89/473.19 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.89x = 473.19 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.89x = 92,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,518.18/342.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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