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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.93, 478.73 and 199.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.93, 478.73 and 199.57 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.93 : 478.73 = 199.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.93/478.73 = 199.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.93x = 478.73 × 199.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.93x = 95,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,540.15/346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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