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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.27, 470.97 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.27, 470.97 and 193.93 is: 267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.27 : 470.97 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.27/470.97 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.27x = 470.97 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.27x = 91,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,335.21/341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.64

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