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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 475.86 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 475.86 and 195.49 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 475.86 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/475.86 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 475.86 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 93,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,025.87/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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