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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 475.42 and 197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 475.42 and 197.14 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 475.42 = 197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/475.42 = 197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 475.42 × 197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 93,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,724.30/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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