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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 470.94 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 470.94 and 191.92 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 470.94 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/470.94 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 470.94 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 90,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,382.80/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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