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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.10, 473.52 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.10, 473.52 and 195.75 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.10 : 473.52 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.10/473.52 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.10x = 473.52 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.10x = 92,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,691.54/343.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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