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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 475.48 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 475.48 and 197.19 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 475.48 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/475.48 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 475.48 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 93,759.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,759.90/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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