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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 473.23 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 473.23 and 195.54 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 473.23 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/473.23 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 473.23 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 92,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,534.42/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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