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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.03, 476.18 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.03, 476.18 and 197.64 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.03 : 476.18 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.03/476.18 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.03x = 476.18 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.03x = 94,111.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,111.97/345.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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