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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.52, 474.07 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.52, 474.07 and 196.20 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.52 : 474.07 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.52/474.07 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.52x = 474.07 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.52x = 93,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,011.08/343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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