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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.98, 473.33 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.98, 473.33 and 195.66 is: 270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.98 : 473.33 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.98/473.33 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.98x = 473.33 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.98x = 92,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,611.75/342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.02

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