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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.02, 473.29 and 195.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.02, 473.29 and 195.61 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.02 : 473.29 = 195.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.02/473.29 = 195.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.02x = 473.29 × 195.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.02x = 92,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,580.26/343.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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