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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.06, 473.45 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.06, 473.45 and 195.68 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.06 : 473.45 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.06/473.45 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.06x = 473.45 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.06x = 92,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,644.70/343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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