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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.27, 477.86 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.27, 477.86 and 196.89 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.27 : 477.86 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.27/477.86 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.27x = 477.86 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.27x = 94,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,085.15/346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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