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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.71, 471.56 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.71, 471.56 and 194.39 is: 268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.71 : 471.56 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.71/471.56 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.71x = 471.56 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.71x = 91,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,664.99/341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.26

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