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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.74, 475.76 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.74, 475.76 and 197.39 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.74 : 475.76 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.74/475.76 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.74x = 475.76 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.74x = 93,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,910.27/344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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