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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.25, 470.89 and 193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.25, 470.89 and 193.85 is: 267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.25 : 470.89 = 193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.25/470.89 = 193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.25x = 470.89 × 193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.25x = 91,281.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,281.68/341.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.50

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