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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 471.90 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 471.90 and 194.66 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 471.90 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/471.90 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 471.90 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 91,860.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,860.05/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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