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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 471.51 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 471.51 and 194.28 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 471.51 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/471.51 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 471.51 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 91,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,604.96/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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