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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.20, 473.51 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.20, 473.51 and 195.80 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.20 : 473.51 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.20/473.51 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.20x = 473.51 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.20x = 92,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,715.22/343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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