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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.17, 473.45 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.17, 473.45 and 195.70 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.17 : 473.45 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.17/473.45 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.17x = 473.45 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.17x = 92,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,651.80/343.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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