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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 470.79 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 470.79 and 193.79 is: 267.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 470.79 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/470.79 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 470.79 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 91,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,232.04/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.43

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