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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 474.87 and 196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 474.87 and 196.73 is: 271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 474.87 = 196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/474.87 = 196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 474.87 × 196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 93,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,421.18/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.47

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