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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.02, 515.86 and 197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.02, 515.86 and 197.75 is: 296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.02 : 515.86 = 197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.02/515.86 = 197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.02x = 515.86 × 197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.02x = 102,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,011.32/344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.53

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