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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.68, 476.90 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.68, 476.90 and 205.74 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.68 : 476.90 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.68/476.90 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.68x = 476.90 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.68x = 98,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,117.41/345.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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