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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.34, 473.82 and 193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.34, 473.82 and 193.99 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.34 : 473.82 = 193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.34/473.82 = 193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.34x = 473.82 × 193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.34x = 91,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,917.74/343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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