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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 501.03 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 501.03 and 197.91 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 501.03 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/501.03 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 501.03 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 99,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,158.85/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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