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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 470.72 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 470.72 and 193.73 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 470.72 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/470.72 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 470.72 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 91,193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,193.07/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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