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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.27, 470.94 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.27, 470.94 and 191.89 is: 264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.27 : 470.94 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.27/470.94 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.27x = 470.94 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.27x = 90,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,368.68/341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.80

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