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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.43, 473.95 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.43, 473.95 and 196.08 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.43 : 473.95 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.43/473.95 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.43x = 473.95 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.43x = 92,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,932.12/343.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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