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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.13, 473.50 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.13, 473.50 and 195.74 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.13 : 473.50 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.13/473.50 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.13x = 473.50 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.13x = 92,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,682.89/343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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