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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.51, 475.29 and 197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.51, 475.29 and 197.07 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.51 : 475.29 = 197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.51/475.29 = 197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.51x = 475.29 × 197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.51x = 93,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,662.78/344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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