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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.18, 476.40 and 197.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.18, 476.40 and 197.86 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.18 : 476.40 = 197.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.18/476.40 = 197.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.18x = 476.40 × 197.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.18x = 94,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,260.50/345.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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