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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.50, 476.76 and 196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.50, 476.76 and 196.12 is: 270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.50 : 476.76 = 196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.50/476.76 = 196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.50x = 476.76 × 196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.50x = 93,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,503.50/345.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.63

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