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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.71, 475.63 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.71, 475.63 and 197.39 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.71 : 475.63 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.71/475.63 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.71x = 475.63 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.71x = 93,885.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,885.30/344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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