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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 474.84 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 474.84 and 196.74 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 474.84 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/474.84 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 474.84 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 93,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,420.02/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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