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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 475.85 and 197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 475.85 and 197.47 is: 272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 475.85 = 197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/475.85 = 197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 475.85 × 197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 93,966.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,966.80/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.43

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