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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.38, 476.55 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.38, 476.55 and 195.98 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.38 : 476.55 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.38/476.55 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.38x = 476.55 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.38x = 93,391.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,391.89/345.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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