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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.93, 474.69 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.93, 474.69 and 196.60 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.93 : 474.69 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.93/474.69 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.93x = 474.69 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.93x = 93,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,324.05/343.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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