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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.77, 471.65 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.77, 471.65 and 194.40 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.77 : 471.65 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.77/471.65 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.77x = 471.65 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.77x = 91,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,688.76/341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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