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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 471.72 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 471.72 and 194.46 is: 268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 471.72 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/471.72 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 471.72 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 91,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,730.67/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.38

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