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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.93, 471.85 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.93, 471.85 and 194.54 is: 268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.93 : 471.85 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.93/471.85 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.93x = 471.85 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.93x = 91,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,792.73/341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.45

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