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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 470.75 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 470.75 and 197.42 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 470.75 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/470.75 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 470.75 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 92,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,932.12/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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