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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 470.97 and 193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 470.97 and 193.91 is: 267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 470.97 = 193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/470.97 = 193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 470.97 × 193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 91,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,323.44/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.58

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