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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.57, 474.12 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.57, 474.12 and 194.20 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.57 : 474.12 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.57/474.12 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.57x = 474.12 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.57x = 92,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,073.13/343.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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