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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.98, 474.71 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.98, 474.71 and 196.66 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.98 : 474.71 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.98/474.71 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.98x = 474.71 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.98x = 93,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,356.47/343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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