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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.95, 471.75 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.95, 471.75 and 194.55 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.95 : 471.75 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.95/471.75 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.95x = 471.75 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.95x = 91,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,779.66/341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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