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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.26, 476.56 and 197.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.26, 476.56 and 197.98 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.26 : 476.56 = 197.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.26/476.56 = 197.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.26x = 476.56 × 197.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.26x = 94,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,349.35/345.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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