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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.73, 471.58 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.73, 471.58 and 194.36 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.73 : 471.58 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.73/471.58 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.73x = 471.58 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.73x = 91,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,654.62/341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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