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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.40, 473.80 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.40, 473.80 and 195.98 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.40 : 473.80 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.40/473.80 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.40x = 473.80 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.40x = 92,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,855.32/343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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