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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.63, 474.19 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.63, 474.19 and 196.25 is: 270.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.63 : 474.19 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.63/474.19 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.63x = 474.19 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.63x = 93,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,060.48/343.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.82

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