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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.14, 476.30 and 197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.14, 476.30 and 197.82 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.14 : 476.30 = 197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.14/476.30 = 197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.14x = 476.30 × 197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.14x = 94,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,219.49/345.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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