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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.13, 476.25 and 197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.13, 476.25 and 197.74 is: 272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.13 : 476.25 = 197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.13/476.25 = 197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.13x = 476.25 × 197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.13x = 94,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,173.68/345.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.86

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