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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 474.96 and 196.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 474.96 and 196.78 is: 271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 474.96 = 196.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/474.96 = 196.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 474.96 × 196.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 93,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,462.63/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.58

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