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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 475.89 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 475.89 and 197.52 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 475.89 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/475.89 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 475.89 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 93,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,997.79/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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