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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.15, 473.56 and 195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.15, 473.56 and 195.81 is: 270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.15 : 473.56 = 195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.15/473.56 = 195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.15x = 473.56 × 195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.15x = 92,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,725.42/343.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.22

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