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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.37, 455.95 and 197.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.37, 455.95 and 197.63 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.37 : 455.95 = 197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.37/455.95 = 197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.37x = 455.95 × 197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.37x = 90,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,109.40/330.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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