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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.17, 476.34 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.17, 476.34 and 197.83 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.17 : 476.34 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.17/476.34 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.17x = 476.34 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.17x = 94,234.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,234.34/345.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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