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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 474.80 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 474.80 and 194.72 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 474.80 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/474.80 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 474.80 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 92,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,452.22/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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