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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 474.80 and 196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 474.80 and 196.66 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 474.80 = 196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/474.80 = 196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 474.80 × 196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 93,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,373.78/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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