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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 475.46 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 475.46 and 195.16 is: 269.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 475.46 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/475.46 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 475.46 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 92,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,790.77/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.32

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