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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 476.09 and 197.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 476.09 and 197.63 is: 272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 476.09 = 197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/476.09 = 197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 476.09 × 197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 94,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,086.30/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.71

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