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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.68, 471.61 and 194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.68, 471.61 and 194.41 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.68 : 471.61 = 194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.68/471.61 = 194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.68x = 471.61 × 194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.68x = 91,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,685.70/341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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