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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.75, 471.59 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.75, 471.59 and 194.39 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 471.59 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/471.59 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 471.59 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 91,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,674.20/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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