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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.73, 475.74 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.73, 475.74 and 197.35 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.73 : 475.74 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.73/475.74 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.73x = 475.74 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.73x = 93,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,887.29/344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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