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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.59, 474.15 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.59, 474.15 and 194.22 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.59 : 474.15 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.59/474.15 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.59x = 474.15 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.59x = 92,089.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,089.41/343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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