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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.92, 514.02 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.92, 514.02 and 188.66 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.92 : 514.02 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.92/514.02 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.92x = 514.02 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.92x = 96,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,975.01/342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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