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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.45, 473.95 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.45, 473.95 and 196.13 is: 270.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.45 : 473.95 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.45/473.95 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.45x = 473.95 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.45x = 92,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,955.81/343.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.65

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