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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.98, 474.66 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.98, 474.66 and 194.61 is: 268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.98 : 474.66 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.98/474.66 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.98x = 474.66 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.98x = 92,373.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,373.58/343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.54

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