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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 471.74 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 471.74 and 194.56 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 471.74 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/471.74 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 471.74 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 91,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,781.73/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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