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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 475.40 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 475.40 and 197.14 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 475.40 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/475.40 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 475.40 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 93,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,720.36/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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