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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.02, 474.75 and 196.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.02, 474.75 and 196.69 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.02 : 474.75 = 196.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.02/474.75 = 196.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.02x = 474.75 × 196.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.02x = 93,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,376.20/344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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