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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 477.61 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 477.61 and 198.75 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 477.61 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/477.61 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 477.61 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 94,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,924.99/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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