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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.03, 476.13 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.03, 476.13 and 205.14 is: 283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.03 : 476.13 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.03/476.13 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.03x = 476.13 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.03x = 97,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,673.31/345.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.09

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