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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.94, 473.28 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.94, 473.28 and 193.60 is: 267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.94 : 473.28 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.94/473.28 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.94x = 473.28 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.94x = 91,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,627.01/342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.18

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