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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 473.29 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 473.29 and 195.64 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 473.29 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/473.29 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 473.29 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 92,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,594.46/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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