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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.87, 474.54 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.87, 474.54 and 196.51 is: 271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.87 : 474.54 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.87/474.54 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.87x = 474.54 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.87x = 93,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,249.48/343.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.18

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