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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 474.74 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 474.74 and 196.70 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 474.74 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/474.74 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 474.74 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 93,381.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,381.36/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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