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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.29, 473.80 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.29, 473.80 and 195.92 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.29 : 473.80 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.29/473.80 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.29x = 473.80 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.29x = 92,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,826.18/343.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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