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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.34, 476.52 and 197.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.34, 476.52 and 197.95 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.34 : 476.52 = 197.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.34/476.52 = 197.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.34x = 476.52 × 197.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.34x = 94,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,323.76/345.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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