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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.49, 471.25 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.49, 471.25 and 194.13 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.49 : 471.25 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.49/471.25 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.49x = 471.25 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.49x = 91,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,483.76/341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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