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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 471.60 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 471.60 and 194.44 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 471.60 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/471.60 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 471.60 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 91,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,697.90/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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