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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.23, 476.36 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.23, 476.36 and 197.87 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.23 : 476.36 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.23/476.36 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.23x = 476.36 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.23x = 94,256.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,256.36/345.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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