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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.26, 477.80 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.26, 477.80 and 196.92 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.26 : 477.80 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.26/477.80 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.26x = 477.80 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.26x = 94,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,088.38/346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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