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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.73, 475.70 and 195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.73, 475.70 and 195.37 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.73 : 475.70 = 195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.73/475.70 = 195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.73x = 475.70 × 195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.73x = 92,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,937.51/344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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