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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.94, 474.66 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.94, 474.66 and 196.62 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.94 : 474.66 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.94/474.66 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.94x = 474.66 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.94x = 93,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,327.65/343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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