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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.69, 471.33 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.69, 471.33 and 194.29 is: 268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.69 : 471.33 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.69/471.33 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.69x = 471.33 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.69x = 91,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,573.53/341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.01

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