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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.72, 471.58 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.72, 471.58 and 194.37 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 471.58 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/471.58 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 471.58 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 91,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,660.52/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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