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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 475.05 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 475.05 and 194.84 is: 268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 475.05 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/475.05 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 475.05 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 92,558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,558.74/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.92

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