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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.74, 474.38 and 196.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.74, 474.38 and 196.39 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.74 : 474.38 = 196.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.74/474.38 = 196.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.74x = 474.38 × 196.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.74x = 93,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,163.84/343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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