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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.98, 473.28 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.98, 473.28 and 193.61 is: 267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.98 : 473.28 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.98/473.28 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.98x = 473.28 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.98x = 91,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,629.37/342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.16

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