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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.27, 476.42 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.27, 476.42 and 197.91 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.27 : 476.42 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.27/476.42 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.27x = 476.42 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.27x = 94,287.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,287.29/345.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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