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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.38, 475.26 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.38, 475.26 and 197 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.38 : 475.26 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.38/475.26 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.38x = 475.26 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.38x = 93,626.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,626.22/344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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