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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.46, 473.94 and 196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.46, 473.94 and 196.10 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.46 : 473.94 = 196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.46/473.94 = 196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.46x = 473.94 × 196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.46x = 92,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,939.63/343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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