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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.21, 475.08 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.21, 475.08 and 196.86 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.21 : 475.08 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.21/475.08 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.21x = 475.08 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.21x = 93,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,524.25/344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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