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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.07, 470.74 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.07, 470.74 and 193.71 is: 267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.07 : 470.74 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.07/470.74 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.07x = 470.74 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.07x = 91,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,187.05/341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.36

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