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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 471.47 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 471.47 and 194.27 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 471.47 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/471.47 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 471.47 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 91,589.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,589.15/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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