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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.59, 471.40 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.59, 471.40 and 194.24 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.59 : 471.40 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.59/471.40 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.59x = 471.40 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.59x = 91,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,564.74/341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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