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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.53, 475.54 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.53, 475.54 and 197.25 is: 272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.53 : 475.54 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.53/475.54 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.53x = 475.54 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.53x = 93,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,796.90/344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.25

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