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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 470.87 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 470.87 and 193.83 is: 267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 470.87 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/470.87 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 470.87 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 91,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,267.76/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.53

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