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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.15, 473.58 and 195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.15, 473.58 and 195.79 is: 270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.15 : 473.58 = 195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.15/473.58 = 195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.15x = 473.58 × 195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.15x = 92,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,723.41/343.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.21

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