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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.94, 474.72 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.94, 474.72 and 194.60 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.94 : 474.72 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.94/474.72 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.94x = 474.72 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.94x = 92,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,380.51/343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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