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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.41, 473.94 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.41, 473.94 and 196.07 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.41 : 473.94 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.41/473.94 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.41x = 473.94 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.41x = 92,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,924.72/343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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