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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.83, 474.51 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.83, 474.51 and 196.47 is: 271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.83 : 474.51 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.83/474.51 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.83x = 474.51 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.83x = 93,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,226.98/343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.14

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