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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.89, 475.88 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.89, 475.88 and 197.54 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.89 : 475.88 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.89/475.88 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.89x = 475.88 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.89x = 94,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,003.75/344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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