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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.25, 473.68 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.25, 473.68 and 195.90 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.25 : 473.68 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.25/473.68 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.25x = 473.68 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.25x = 92,793.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,793.91/343.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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