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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.18, 473.57 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.18, 473.57 and 195.80 is: 270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.18 : 473.57 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.18/473.57 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.18x = 473.57 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.18x = 92,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,721.66/343.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.19

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