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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.63, 471.50 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.63, 471.50 and 194.27 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.63 : 471.50 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.63/471.50 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.63x = 471.50 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.63x = 91,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,599.14/341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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