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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.57, 479.60 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.57, 479.60 and 198.14 is: 273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.57 : 479.60 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.57/479.60 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.57x = 479.60 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.57x = 95,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,027.94/347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.41

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