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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.82, 475.87 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.82, 475.87 and 197.46 is: 272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.82 : 475.87 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.82/475.87 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.82x = 475.87 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.82x = 93,965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,965.29/344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.51

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