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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343, 473.38 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343, 473.38 and 195.68 is: 270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343 : 473.38 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343/473.38 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343x = 473.38 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343x = 92,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,631.00/343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.06

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