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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.89, 475.92 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.89, 475.92 and 197.55 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.89 : 475.92 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.89/475.92 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.89x = 475.92 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.89x = 94,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,018.00/344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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