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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 471.60 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 471.60 and 194.40 is: 268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 471.60 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/471.60 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 471.60 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 91,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,679.04/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.26

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