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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.06, 473.38 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.06, 473.38 and 195.66 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.06 : 473.38 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.06/473.38 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.06x = 473.38 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.06x = 92,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,621.04/343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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