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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.26, 475.10 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.26, 475.10 and 196.93 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.26 : 475.10 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.26/475.10 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.26x = 475.10 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.26x = 93,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,561.44/344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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