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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.09, 474.89 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.09, 474.89 and 196.76 is: 271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.09 : 474.89 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.09/474.89 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.09x = 474.89 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.09x = 93,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,439.36/344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.55

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