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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.10, 473.49 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.10, 473.49 and 195.72 is: 270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.10 : 473.49 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.10/473.49 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.10x = 473.49 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.10x = 92,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,671.46/343.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.10

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