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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.35, 476.45 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.35, 476.45 and 197.91 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.35 : 476.45 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.35/476.45 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.35x = 476.45 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.35x = 94,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,294.22/345.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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