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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.15, 474.86 and 196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.15, 474.86 and 196.79 is: 271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.15 : 474.86 = 196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.15/474.86 = 196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.15x = 474.86 × 196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.15x = 93,446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,446.51/344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.53

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