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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.73, 475.84 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.73, 475.84 and 197.51 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.73 : 475.84 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.73/475.84 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.73x = 475.84 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.73x = 93,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,983.16/344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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