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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.89, 474.59 and 196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.89, 474.59 and 196.57 is: 271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.89 : 474.59 = 196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.89/474.59 = 196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.89x = 474.59 × 196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.89x = 93,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,290.50/343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.28

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