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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.66, 474.24 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.66, 474.24 and 194.29 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.66 : 474.24 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.66/474.24 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.66x = 474.24 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.66x = 92,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,138.42/343.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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