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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 475.07 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 475.07 and 196.90 is: 271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 475.07 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/475.07 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 475.07 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 93,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,539.11/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.67

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