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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.24, 476.39 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.24, 476.39 and 195.87 is: 270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.24 : 476.39 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.24/476.39 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.24x = 476.39 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.24x = 93,309.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,309.53/345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.27

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