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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 473.22 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 473.22 and 195.57 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 473.22 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/473.22 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 473.22 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 92,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,547.64/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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