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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.71, 471.57 and 194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.71, 471.57 and 194.35 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.71 : 471.57 = 194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.71/471.57 = 194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.71x = 471.57 × 194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.71x = 91,649.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,649.63/341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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