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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.03, 473.42 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.03, 473.42 and 195.71 is: 270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.03 : 473.42 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.03/473.42 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.03x = 473.42 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.03x = 92,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,652.05/343.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.10

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