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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.01, 474.69 and 196.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.01, 474.69 and 196.59 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.01 : 474.69 = 196.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.01/474.69 = 196.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.01x = 474.69 × 196.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.01x = 93,319.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,319.31/344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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