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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.47, 475.34 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.47, 475.34 and 195.05 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.47 : 475.34 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.47/475.34 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.47x = 475.34 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.47x = 92,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,712.50/344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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