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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.63, 474.15 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.63, 474.15 and 196.26 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.63 : 474.15 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.63/474.15 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.63x = 474.15 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.63x = 93,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,056.68/343.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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