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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.17, 474.94 and 196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.17, 474.94 and 196.79 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.17 : 474.94 = 196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.17/474.94 = 196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.17x = 474.94 × 196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.17x = 93,460.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,460.21/344.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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