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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.51, 474.05 and 196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.51, 474.05 and 196.11 is: 270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.51 : 474.05 = 196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.51/474.05 = 196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.51x = 474.05 × 196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.51x = 92,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,966.44/343.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.64

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