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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.64, 501.80 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.64, 501.80 and 197.73 is: 296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.64 : 501.80 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.64/501.80 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.64x = 501.80 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.64x = 99,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,220.91/334.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.50

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