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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.54, 471.38 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.54, 471.38 and 194.22 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.54 : 471.38 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.54/471.38 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.54x = 471.38 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.54x = 91,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,553.14/341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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