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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.61, 474.12 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.61, 474.12 and 196.25 is: 270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.61 : 474.12 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.61/474.12 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.61x = 474.12 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.61x = 93,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,043.68/343.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.79

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