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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.60, 471.35 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.60, 471.35 and 192.20 is: 265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.60 : 471.35 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.60/471.35 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.60x = 471.35 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.60x = 90,591.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,591.59/341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.20

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