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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.61, 471.40 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.61, 471.40 and 194.28 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.61 : 471.40 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.61/471.40 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.61x = 471.40 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.61x = 91,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,583.59/341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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