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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.65, 471.48 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.65, 471.48 and 194.29 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.65 : 471.48 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.65/471.48 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.65x = 471.48 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.65x = 91,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,604.59/341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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