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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 471.89 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 471.89 and 194.60 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 471.89 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/471.89 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 471.89 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 91,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,831.46/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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