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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.85, 474.50 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.85, 474.50 and 196.53 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.85 : 474.50 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.85/474.50 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.85x = 474.50 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.85x = 93,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,250.82/343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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