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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.54, 471.39 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.54, 471.39 and 194.15 is: 267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.54 : 471.39 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.54/471.39 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.54x = 471.39 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.54x = 91,520.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,520.82/341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.97

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