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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 475.02 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 475.02 and 194.87 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 475.02 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/475.02 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 475.02 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 92,569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,569.23/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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