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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 475.14 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 475.14 and 196.94 is: 271.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 475.14 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/475.14 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 475.14 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 93,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,574.07/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.70

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