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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.84, 474.48 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.84, 474.48 and 194.48 is: 268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.84 : 474.48 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.84/474.48 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.84x = 474.48 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.84x = 92,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,276.87/343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.37

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