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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.43, 473.92 and 196.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.43, 473.92 and 196.06 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.43 : 473.92 = 196.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.43/473.92 = 196.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.43x = 473.92 × 196.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.43x = 92,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,916.76/343.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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