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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.37, 473.85 and 196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.37, 473.85 and 196.04 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.37 : 473.85 = 196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.37/473.85 = 196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.37x = 473.85 × 196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.37x = 92,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,894.74/343.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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