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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.19, 476.43 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.19, 476.43 and 195.84 is: 270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.19 : 476.43 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.19/476.43 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.19x = 476.43 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.19x = 93,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,304.05/345.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.30

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