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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.13, 476.26 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.13, 476.26 and 197.73 is: 272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.13 : 476.26 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.13/476.26 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.13x = 476.26 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.13x = 94,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,170.40/345.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.86

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